ECG Quiz 028

Scenario

A 35 year old woman presents to the emergency department with onset of palpitations.

Her observations are:

Question

a. Describe and interpret his ECG (100%)

 

Answer

FACEM VAQ Exam 2010.2 – Question 1

  • The overall pass rate for this question was 47/92 (51.1%)
  • Pass Criteria
    • Recognition of both Wide Complex Tachycardia (WCT) and Normal Sinus Rhythm
    • Identify dropped beats and fusion beats or mention at least 2 criteria of Ventricular tachycardia in description or interpretation
    • Interpretation must include a differential diagnosis of the WCT

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